With the Mosley vs. Mora results in from last night, all of the fighters gathered at the post-fight press conference to discuss their bouts. The fight card featuring three thrilling knockouts, and then a very odd main event that produced little action and a questionable decision. Here are what the fighters had to say:
Sugar Shane Mosley
“We both fought hard. It was a good fight so it was a good decision.
“He is not a good puncher so we had to box more.
“This was a different fight because he had to come down in weight and I had to go up.
“It would have been different if I was fighting someone my height and weight.
“Mora moved, ran away, rested and held. There were lots of head butts and that effected me.
“He was moving too much so it was hard for me to get my shots in.
“I still want to fight someone more my weight and height like Cotto.”
Sergio “The Latin Snake” Mora
“I came to win and I wanted to win, but my respect for Shane Mosley got in the way.
“I got hard headed and should have listened to my corner. They were telling me it was close and I thought I was winning the fight and my respect for Shane got in the way.
“He threw really good punches. He hit me with some hard shots.
“Going 12 rounds with Shane Mosley says something in and of itself. Honestly, I thought I won the fight.”
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez
“I told you guys I was going to come with experience. I didn’t talk very much. I just showed you.
“I came to give it my all. This is for Mexico and all of my fans.
“I was prepared for the distance. Sometimes the knockout comes when you prepare for it, and it did tonight.
“He wasn’t very fast and I used that to my advantage.
“I want to fight at welterweight and be a welterweight champion. I am going to do my best to be the best in the world.”
Carlos “Tata” Baldomir
“It is true that he hits hard. I was surprised by his power.
“I am going to go home and think about what I am going to do next.
“He is the real deal. He is oing to be a real champion.
“No one has hit me like he did. No one has knocked me down like he did. He is definitely the real deal.”
“Vicious” Victor Ortiz
“The fans either love me or they hate me, but hopefully they love me now.
“I sensed his bluff at the weigh in and I called him out on it.
“I have progressed and learned a lot since the fight with Maidana. I still want him wherever he is.
“I want a shot at a world championship. I am not dodging anyone. I am ready for anyone.
“I listened to what my coaches said and I got the victory.”
“Vicious” Vivian Harris
“He caught me with some great punches. He looked very different. He was very sharp and accurate.”
Daniel Ponce De Leon
“I feel really good. I felt out of distance and my timing was off, but I loosened up and got into my groove.
“I didn’t feel his punch at all. I want a world title shot again and I want to be champion again.”
Antonio Escalante
“He is an experienced fighter. He is powerful and strong. He deserved to win that fight.”
